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Fire risk Published 22 Aug 2024 Ref JP-1238510

Mercedes-Benz: Wiring

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — fire risk. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
22 Aug 2024
Units affected
6702
Reference
JP-1238510

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG CLS53 4Matic+ 2018–2023 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG E53 4Matic+ 2018–2023 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG E53 4Matic+ Estate 2018–2023 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG E53 4Matic+ Cabriolet 2018–2023 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG E53 4Matic+ Coupe 2018–2023 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GT43 4Matic+ 2018–2023 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GT53 4Matic+ 2018–2023

Hazard

Transmission electrical wiring has inadequate cable routing design, causing excessive stress on connector wire seal sections and deforming them. This compromises seal integrity, allowing rainwater ingress into connectors and causing short circuits. This can result in battery drain while parked. In severe cases, heat from the short circuit may melt surrounding components, potentially leading to fire.
Show original (日本語)
トランスミッションの電気配線において、配索設計が不適切なためコネクタ配線のシール部に強い力がかかり、シール部を変形させているものがある。そのため、シール性能が保てずコネクタに雨水等が浸入することで短絡が発生し、駐車中にバッテリ上がりが発生することがある。最悪の場合、短絡により発熱することで、周囲の部品を溶損させて火災に至るおそれがある。

Remedy

All vehicles: replace the connector at the affected location with extended wiring eliminating the connector junction and re-route the harness.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、当該部位のコネクタを廃止した長い配線へ交換し、配索しなおす。

Official source

View the official recall notice